Colt Kodiak
- Category
- Revolver
- Barrel
- 108 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.37 kg
- Introduced
- 2026
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Colt Kodiak is a big-bore double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, introduced for 2026 as a hunting and trail-protection sixgun built on Colt's large-frame Anaconda-derived platform. Reintroducing a name first used on a small limited run in 1993, the modern Kodiak is built entirely from polished stainless steel with an unfluted six-round cylinder that rotates clockwise in classic Colt fashion. Its defining feature is a ported vent-rib barrel - the integral porting vents combustion gas upward at the muzzle to tame the recoil of full-power .44 Magnum loads - capped by a recessed target crown. The Kodiak wears a fully adjustable black rear sight paired with a serrated ramp front sight with a colored insert, a top strap drilled and tapped for optic mounts, and recoil-absorbing Hogue overmolded rubber grips. It is offered with a 4.25-inch barrel as well as longer 4.75-inch and 6-inch configurations aimed at deep-woods defense and handgun hunting.
Colt revived the Kodiak name - last seen on a tiny 2,000-gun limited run in 1993 - for a modern ported .44 Magnum built under CZ ownership, joining the snake-themed Anaconda in Colt's big-bore revolver line as a dedicated deep-woods protector against the largest game.
MSRP roughly $1,799; ships in a hard storage case. Tested 4.25-inch model has an overall length near 10 inches and weighs about 48.5 oz (1374 g). Single-action pull around 5 lb 9 oz, double-action around 8 lb 2 oz. Barrel twist is 1:20 left-hand. The 1993 Kodiak was a limited edition of roughly 2,000 guns; the 2026 Kodiak is a fresh design from Colt under CZ ownership, related to the current Anaconda line.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
- Category
- Revolver
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2026
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 108 mm
- Overall length
- 254 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.37 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Double action
- Firing mechanism
- Double action single action
- Trigger
- Double action
- Trigger pull
- 25.0 N
- Capacity
- 6
- Magazine
- Rotary
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Stainless steel
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Ported barrel
Vent rib barrel
Unfluted cylinder
Recessed target crown
Adjustable rear sight
Ramp front sight
Fiber optic front sight
Overmolded grips
Optic ready
Full underlug
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 404 revolvers | 1.37 kg | 1.05 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 415 revolvers | 254 mm | 260 mm | Near the median |
| Barrel lengthAmong 431 revolvers | 108 mm | 127 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 434 revolvers | 6 | 6 | Holds more rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Colt Kodiak
How much does the Colt Kodiak weigh?
The Colt Kodiak weighs 1.37 kg (3.03 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Colt Kodiak?
The Colt Kodiak is chambered in .44 Remington Magnum.
How many rounds does the Colt Kodiak hold?
The Colt Kodiak holds 6 rounds, fed from a rotary magazine.
How long is the Colt Kodiak?
The Colt Kodiak is 254 mm (10.00 in) long overall, with a 108 mm (4.25 in) barrel.
Who makes the Colt Kodiak?
The Colt Kodiak is made by Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC (United States).
When was the Colt Kodiak introduced?
The Colt Kodiak was introduced in 2026.
How does the Colt Kodiak operate?
The Colt Kodiak uses a double action, and its firing mechanism is double action single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
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API
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/colt-kodiak' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "colt-kodiak", "name": "Colt Kodiak", "manufacturer": { "id": "colt", "name": "Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1855, "website": "https://www.colt.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": "American firearms manufacturer headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1855 and now a subsidiary of Colt CZ Group, continuing production of iconic firearms including the 1911 pistol.", "status": "active", "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:38", "version": "7143c7ff3f7e156063a240f2df7b4746ee1c0394d7cd5f592d05bac43233d637" }, "category": { "id": "revolver", "name": "Revolver", "description": "Handguns with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2026, "barrel_length_mm": 108, "weight_empty_g": 1374, "action_type": "double_action"}